With the hot weather this week starkly contrasting the last few week’s sub-freezing temperature, students are adapting to the warmer weather by switching up their style. With constantly changing weather, and the re-introduction of lawning as a key part of campus life, students are finding a balance between comfort and style.
Thomas Parr ’29
“[I dress] practical. I don’t often wear dressy pants to school because all three terms I’ve played sports in the afternoons most days, so I need to wear something I can keep shorts under without having to change fully… Not being too hot in these ever-changing temperatures is really important. Some days it feels like it’s going to be warm but it’s actually really cold, and other days when you try to dress safely, you end up being way too hot. I wear a lot more short sleeves in the early fall and spring. During the winter, I mostly wear button-down shirts and long-sleeve T-shirts on the weekends. Just something simple that I can throw on and go outside with.”
Shiloh Sharma ’29
“I mostly adapt to the weather conditions, but most of the time it’s just wearing what I think looks good, matches, and feels fine. I usually only wear clothes like this when the temperature is nice and I can tolerate the elements against my skin. Comfort is significantly more important, but appearance is actually a lot easier to pull off in spring than in other seasons. In winter, you have to wear a whole bunch of layers just to stay warm. But in spring and fall, the weather is pleasant enough that you don’t have to bundle up, so you can still wear a nice long-sleeved shirt or long pants and look put together without much effort. I have shirts with floral patterns that just make more sense in spring. I have a lot of clothing with floral patterns or nature imagery on them, and spring is just the right time to actually wear them.”
Abigail Wang ’27
“It’s comfortable, perfect to take a test. I’m wearing a t-shirt since the weather is much warmer. [My fashion] is often inspired by the temperature. My jacket from Hollister is also thin as well [due to the temperature], and it’s also green, which is also related to spring. It reminds me of the green, lively grass. [My shoes] are from Converse, adding a layer of style. [I’m also excited] to try new colors for this spring, such as yellow.”
Maya Tomlinson ’28
“So yesterday was really warm, and today seemed to be continuing that streak, and I just wanted to wear a pretty casual outfit that felt cute and fit with the season and the changing of the seasons. So I just went for a really fun and casual look. I just saw a shirt that I just bought, and I was like, What better time to use it than now? [My outfit] is mainly supposed to be monochromatic. I just wanted it to be pretty simple. Everyone loves a busy shirt and basic pants. That’s just how it goes,” said Tomlinson.
